ASUU strike: OAU to resume on Thursday

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has confirmed that the school will reopen for academic activities on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council of the university.

The OAU management has subsequently directed the students to return to Halls of Residence on Wednesday.

The statement read in part, “The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have been directed to return to Halls of Residence on Wednesday, 19th October, 2022, while full academic activities will commence on Thursday, 20th October, 2022 for the continuation of the 2021/2022 session.

“The decision was taken at a special meeting of the University Senate, which held in Oduduwa Hall on Tuesday, 18th October, 2022.

“On behalf of the Council and Senate of the University, we wish our students an uninterrupted academic session and a safe trip from their respective locations.”